Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons purchased teriyaki baste and glaze
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed, toasted
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
Instructions
- Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all sesame-ginger mayonnaise ingredients; blend well. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place 1 chicken breast, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick; remove wrap. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves. Brush flattened chicken and pineapple slices with about 2 teaspoons of the teriyaki baste and glaze. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- When ready to grill, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning once and brushing with remaining 2 teaspoons teriyaki baste and glaze. To toast rolls, place cut side down on grill during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time. Place pineapple slices on grill; cook 1 minute, turning once.
- Spread half of sesame-ginger mayonnaise evenly onto bottom halves of rolls. Top with lettuce, chicken, remaining mayonnaise and pineapple slices. Sprinkle with green onions. Cover with top halves of rolls.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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